The PocketBook InkPad One is a 10.3-inch E-Ink reader and e-note device released in early 2026, designed for reading, note-taking, and handwriting. It is positioned as a more affordable, Linux-based alternative to high-end e-notes, featuring a paper-like display and a dedicated stylus.
The Pocketbook InkPad One features a 10.3-inch E INK Mobius e-paper display with a resolution of 1404×1872 with 226 PPI. The front bezel is grey, with a white border around the e-paper display, and the back panel is piano black. The screen is flush with the bezel and is protected by a layer of glass. The sleek aluminum design features a very slim 5.15mm profile, so the device feels clean and uncluttered, while offering up to 2 months of reading time without recharging.
InkPad One features an adaptive SMARTlight that adjusts the screen’s brightness and color temperature to match any environment. Whether reading outdoors, in a dim room, or late at night, InkPad One delivers consistent visual comfort. Unlike LCD backlighting, SMARTlight softly illuminates the E Ink screen, keeping the experience eye-friendly and natural. This makes InkPad One equally suitable for long reading sessions and focused handwriting work anywhere.
Under the hood is a 1.8 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. The device includes a G-sensor, cover sensor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0 for listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, but it lacks a speaker. It is powered by a 3,700 mAh battery, measures 244 x 173 x 5 mm, and weighs 400g.
With audio support and built-in Text-to-Speech, InkPad One extends reading beyond the screen. Users can switch from reading to listening in just a few taps, connecting wireless headphones or speakers via Bluetooth. Thanks to the Text-to-Speech function, InkPad One can read aloud any text file, starting exactly where reading left off. With natural-sounding voices and support for multiple languages, Text-to-Speech adds a new level of flexibility. It’s an ideal solution for commuting, cooking, resting the eyes, or multitasking.
The device includes the world’s most comprehensive English-language UK digital eBook library, with user-friendly LCP-protected content comprising 4.5 million eBooks and 90,000 audiobooks. Moreover, InkPad One incorporates a Libby-powered app for an effortless library borrowing experience. It is built on an open ecosystem that gives users full freedom to choose where their content comes from. However, the real power lies in sideloading your content, which supports DRM EPUB and PDF files, as well as books downloaded online. It offers extensive support for ACSM, AZW, AZW3, CBR, CBZ, CHM, DJVU, DOC, DOCX, EPUB (DRM), EPUB, FB2, FB2.ZIP, HTM, HTML, MOBI, PDF (DRM), PDF, PRC, RTF, and TXT.
InkPad One comes with a PocketBook Stylus 2 and is designed to make handwriting feel natural and effortless. The large 10.3” screen provides ample space for notes, sketches, and annotations, closely resembling the experience of writing on real paper. The device offers essential tools for active reading, allowing users to read and write directly on the same page. In Comment Mode, finger touch is used to turn pages, while the stylus is dedicated to writing, highlighting, and annotation without interrupting the reading flow. InkPad One smoothly fits into professional, educational, and personal routines, offering a large-scale digital canvas for ideas to flow freely.